Mrs. Jennifer Creely
Favorite Bible Verse:
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'” Jeremiah 29:11
I was born in Huntsville, Alabama, where I lived until I was 15. I then moved to Milton, Florida, where I lived until we moved to Wisconsin Rapids in 2015. Throughout high school, I ran my own cake decorating business and started to dream of having a show on the Food Network. Now, I just bake for fun. I graduated high school in 2001 and began my college career at Pensacola Junior College, where I majored in Elementary Education. Unfortunately, life happened, and I did not finish my course of study. I met my husband in 2004 and we were married the next year.
We have two boys: Chris, who is an Immanuel alumnus, and Levi, who is a current Immanuel student. In my spare time, I love to play games with my family, watch documentaries, and travel to new places in and around Wisconsin. I am currently attending Concordia University Wisconsin through their online program and plan to graduate in December of 2024 with a Lutheran Educator Degree. I hope to one day become a teacher at Immanuel, where I can make a difference in the lives of students just like many of the teachers have made a difference in the lives of my children. Immanuel has been a blessing to our family, and I pray it will be to yours as well.
The school’s theme this year is “Connected” (John 15:5). Share a time in your life when you saw the importance of being connected to Jesus.
There was a period of my life where I stopped going to church, praying, or even trying to live like a Christian. Life was tough. I knew what I was doing was wrong, so I disconnected myself from anyone who reminded me of how I should be living. I felt like I had no one to turn to. I had no connections. Fast forward to when we found Immanuel. I felt like this was the place we needed to be. I started going to church regularly, spending time praying, and then found Bible studies to join through E4. Through the school and church my family and I have made connections that have helped us tremendously in our walk with Christ. I feel more connected with my faith and have made several true friends.
What skill would you most like to learn?
I have always wanted to learn how to ice skate but never had the nerve to try. Now that we live in Wisconsin, it would be a fun skill to have.
Hometown: Huntsville, AL